Comparison

TROVIS 55Pro vs UWS WaterBoy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TROVIS 55Pro

Features
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The TROVIS 55Pro app allows you to control, operate and optimize SAMSON TROVIS 5500 Series Heating and District Heating Controllers. In addition to the energy-saving settings, the app offers the following benefits: • Simple, intuitive user interface • Wireless communication over Wi-Fi and/or Bluetooth • Overview of the status of all house substations including any fault alarms • Automatic detection of plant schemes with customized house substation names including the display and adaptation of relevant data • Customized extension of data lists • Easy changes to times-of-use (time schedule) of control loops • Different operator levels (users and experts) • Trend viewer to illustrate historical data • Function to update firmware and download language files • Function to backup and restore heating controller configurations (files are compatible with TROVIS-VIEW) The Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection to the TROVIS 5578-E Controller enables on-site operation of the controller. You can simply download the latest firmware for the TROVIS 5578-E Controller from the SAMSON website to update your controller at home. For further information go to https://www.samsongroup.com/en/downloads/software-drivers/firmware/ The TROVIS 55Pro app can also be connected to other SAMSON heating controllers* over Wi-Fi: o TROVIS 5573 o TROVIS 5576 o TROVIS 5578 o TROVIS 5579 * Required accessories: ● SAM HOME Gateway

About

UWS WaterBoy

Features
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WaterBoy – Die App für professionelle Heiz- und Kühlwasseranalyse Die WaterBoy App unterstützt SHK-Fachkräfte bei der schnellen und normgerechten Analyse von Heiz- und Kühlwasser. In Verbindung mit dem WaterBoy Messgerät können wichtige Wasserparameter einfach gemessen, interpretiert und dokumentiert werden. Die App verbindet sich per Bluetooth mit dem Messgerät und führt Schritt für Schritt durch den gesamten Messprozess – von der Kalibrierung bis zur Dokumentation der Messergebnisse. Funktionen: Messung und Anzeige wichtiger Wasserparameter pH-Wert Leitfähigkeit TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) Salzgehalt Temperatur Normgerechte Bewertung der Messwerte & Unterstützung gängiger Richtlinien wie: VDI 2035 ÖNORM H 5195-1 SWKI BT 102-01 Intelligente Dokumentation Speicherung der Messwerte je Anlage/Referenz automatische Interpretation der Ergebnisse Erstellung von PDF-Messprotokollen als Dokumentationsnachweis automatischer Upload und Verwaltung im UWS Cloudportal Einfache Kalibrierung Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitung in der App Unterstützung der 1- bis 3-Punkt-Kalibrierung Erinnerungen an Kalibrierintervalle Vorteile Schnelle und präzise Analyse von Heizungswasser Normgerechte Dokumentation für Wartung und Service Upload auf UWS Cloudportal (https://uws-master.de) > Übersichtliche Darstellung aller Messprotokolle Übersicht über alle Anlagen und Messungen Ideal für Serviceeinsätze im SHK-Alltag Messprotokoll mit individuellem Firmenlogo Hinweis: Die App funktioniert nur in Verbindung mit dem WaterBoy Messgerät von UWS Technologie GmbH Die App ist in 12 verschiedenen Sprachen verfügbar

Screenshots

TROVIS 55Pro4 screens
UWS WaterBoy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: UWS WaterBoy at every 3 weeks against TROVIS 55Pro's every 8 months. TROVIS 55Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TROVIS 55Pro ships an update every 8 months, UWS WaterBoy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
TROVIS 55Pro versus UWS WaterBoy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTROVIS 55ProUWS WaterBoy
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKT-Elektronik, Klaucke und Partner GmbHUWS Technologie GmbH

In-app purchases

None

TROVIS 55Pro

No in-app purchases

None

UWS WaterBoy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TROVIS 55Pro free?
TROVIS 55Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UWS WaterBoy free?
UWS WaterBoy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TROVIS 55Pro or UWS WaterBoy have ads?
Neither TROVIS 55Pro nor UWS WaterBoy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TROVIS 55Pro or UWS WaterBoy?
TROVIS 55Pro ships an update every 8 months, and UWS WaterBoy every 3 weeks. Most recently, TROVIS 55Pro was updated on October 26, 2026 and UWS WaterBoy on October 30, 2026.

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